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SHAFTS

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There are 14 meanings of the word Shafts.

How to pronounce shafts:

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Shafts - as a noun

A line that forms the length of an arrow pointer

An aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect

Example: "His parting shot was `drop dead'"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barb8dig5gibe7jibe13shot7slam6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
comment13input7remark12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow)

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rod4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The main (mid) section of a long bone

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
diaphysis18

Obscene terms for penis

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
putz15tool4

A long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lance7spear7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
arm5weapon11weapon system
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A vertical passageway through a building (as for an elevator)

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
passageway19
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(architecture) upright consisting of the vertical part of a column

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scape9

A long vertical passage sunk into the earth, as for a mine or tunnel

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
passage10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A revolving rod that transmits power or motion

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rotating shaft
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rod4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The hollow spine of a feather

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
calamus11quill14

Shafts - as a verb

Equip with a shaft

Defeat someone through trickery or deceit

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cheat10chicane14chouse11jockey22

Example Sentences

"The miners descended into the dark shafts to extract coal."
"The golf club has different types of shafts for different swings."
"The elevator got stuck between two shafts, trapping the passengers inside."
"The mechanic replaced the worn-out shafts of the car's transmission."
"The arrows were placed securely in the shafts of the archery equipment."
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Word Game Points

Is SHAFTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shafts is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHAFTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is SHAFTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shafts is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHAFTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is SHAFTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shafts is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHAFTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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